JASON SETNYK
City staff are receiving hands-on drone training through the St. Lawrence River Institute’s RPAS Small Advanced Education Course, gaining the skills and certification needed for Transport Canada-compliant drone operations. Staff from Infrastructure, Fire, Police, and possibly Building are participating in the program, which includes online modules, in-person flight training, and preparation for the required licensing exams and flight reviews.
The initiative is part of a broader move to integrate drone technology into municipal operations. “I’m doing my advanced flight review with Matt here at the River Institute so that I can do advanced operations within the City of Cornwall,” said Robert Rathbun, Infrastructure Technologist with the city. “We’re going to be using this drone for aerial surveys for reconstruction projects, like roads and other linear infrastructure. It gives us the ability to conduct more detailed surveys closer to the ground than traditional aerial photography.”
The River Institute’s program is recognized by Transport Canada and supports both basic and advanced licensing. “We’re happy to provide training and flight reviews,” said Matt Windle, Program Lead of Research and Technical Services at the River Institute. “We also use drones in our own environmental research projects.”
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